Jobs in Motherwell, north lanarkshire, scotland

The Role

The successful candidate will be re sponsible for providing and developing Psychology services for older people across the localities of NHS Lanarkshire. You will deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to older people presenting with a wide range of age re lated complex mental health difficulties, some of whom may also be experiencing organic illness. The service provides a range of therapeutic approaches (e.g., ACT, CFT, CBT, EMDR, Brief Schema Therapy), and there may be opportunities to be involved in the running and delivery of group therapy. You will have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills and undertake further therapeutic training as required. You will be expected to provide supervision and teaching / training where appropriate, and to work closely with colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team / local systems. A significant part of this role will be in helping the service to progress a new model of early clinical assessment. There may be opportunities for audit / research activity.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

Hold one of the following :

HCPC registered psychologist (doctorate degree) or NMC (honours degree) or Allied Health Professional (AHP) (honours degree) or accredited membership of BABCP / BACP / UKCP or

Graduate basis for chartership (GBC) with BPS and have completed a clinical skills training programme at Masters level (accredited by the BPS).

As well as having completed training in at least one evidence based psychological therapy the postholder must have additional relevant experience of providing a highly specialised psychological assessment and treatment service.

Have knowledge of NHSL Health Board's Policies and Procedures, and national and professional guidelines for optimal standards of clinical care e.g. child protection guidelines.

Ensure supervision skills are maintained in line with professional guidelines and programme supervision requirements.

Have knowledge of MDT working in order to understand complex clinical presentations.

Work in a sensitive manner with respect to diversity and gender, ethnic, culture and philosophical issues with a wide range of individuals and organisations.

Be aware of the limits of own competence and expertise.

Maintain and update knowledge of legislation and local policies and issues in relation to Adult Mental Health generally.

Attend in-house and external mandatory training courses (e.g. computer training, Moving and Handling, Management of Aggression and Violence).

Be aware of the need to deploy valuable Health Service resources in an effective and rational manner according to contemporary evidence-based practice.

It would be great if you also have

Completed the Generic Supervision Course (GSC) or equivalent, or be eligible to attend at the time of applying for this role

Additional training or qualification in specific therapies

Evidence of an interest in and experience of working with clients with complex psychological difficulties

Experience of providing training to other health and non-health colleagues

Post-qualification experience of working with older people

Evidence of experience in supporting staff within a MDT

Experience of supervising qualified and / or trainee psychological therapists

Have specialist knowledge related to specific area of work, e.g. Eating disorders, Trauma

Some additional training in psychological therapies.

Knowledge of government legislation and policy relevant to older people

Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management

Skills in supporting others to meet the demands of their job roles and overall delivery of the service

Knowledge of a range of theoretical approaches and applied techniques in working with individuals, groups and wider systems and the ability to apply these in practice

Excellent skills in communicating with patients, referrers, and staff from external agencies

High level skills of consultation to individuals and organisations

Car Driver with a full, valid UK / EU / EEA licence

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Airbles Road Centre, Motherwell

The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9 : 00-5 : 00

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Dr Su Ross, Consultant Clinical Psychologist - via 01698 755351 or [email protected] .

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]

Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 4th June 2025

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include :

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage .

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience

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Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk .

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.